Conservation Estate Worker, North Norfolk - REF JB1904

A great opportunity has arisen for an experienced and dedicated Conservation Estate Worker located on a Private North Norfolk Estate.

This is a full-time position and a multi skilled role which will involve carrying out general conservation duties alongside the already developed shoot, also maintaining the Estate and its natural surroundings to a very high standard.

We are looking for a self-motivated, trustworthy and conscientious person. Someone who is experienced in Conservation, Gamekeeping and General Estate Work would be beneficial. The role would suit someone who is happy to work on their own or as part of a team, managing their workload effectively, whilst also being able to take instruction.

The main purpose is to:

• Take care of the day-to-day maintenance and general enhancement of the Estate.
• Carry out General Conservation and Gamekeeping related duties/tasks

• Full time. Minimum 40hrs a week. Weekend work will be required when necessary.

• General Conservation & possible Gamekeeping related tasks on the estate, also relating to the shooting infrastructure
• Assisting with rearing game birds if required in the busy periods
• Maintaining the appearance & general upkeep of the Estate
• Pressure washing and cleaning of vehicles/plant and equipment
• Shoot Infrastructure & Equipment maintenance
• Estate Pest Control
• Waterways Management
• General Estate Security
• Repairing fences, fixing gates & carrying out general Estate repairs
• Forestry and Woodland management
• Cutting tracks and verges with a tractor
• Strimming
• Pesticide Spraying
• Using a Tractor, Telehandler, 360 Digger & Quadbike

• Reliable, enthusiastic with a good work ethic
• Countryside and an outdoors type person interested in conservation
• A good team player with an easy to get along with personality
• Polite and well presented
• Passionate and willing to go the extra mile
• Happy to work outside in all weathers
• Physically fit, as there will be manual work
• Knowledgeable of Estate upkeep and Conservation
• Car License Holder
• Chainsaw Qualification beneficial, experience essential
• 360 Digger and Telehandler beneficial, experience essential

• Pesticide Spraying Qualifications beneficial, experience essential
• Vermin Pesticide Qualifications beneficial, experience essential
• Shotgun and firearms (FAC) licences beneficial
• Tractor Driving experience and experience using attachments essential
• Excellent previous references

• Competitive Salary depending on experience, qualifications and glowing references.
• Company Vehicle could be provided for work use
• Work Mobile Phone provided
• Company pension scheme

To apply, please send a copy of your CV and covering letter to info@ruralrecruitment.co.uk